Isaac Messler (1806–1887)
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- Born
- 1806
- Died
- 1887
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- Names in Stone
When was Isaac Messler born? 1806.
When did Isaac Messler die? 1887.
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Isaac Messler (1806–1887) was born in 1806, and died in 1887, at about age 81. A cemetery record documents Isaac's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Isaac's life.
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1812 · age 6 — The War of 1812 began
1845 · age 39 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 42 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 57 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 61 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 65 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 80 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
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When was Isaac Messler born?
Isaac Messler was born in 1806.
When did Isaac Messler die?
Isaac Messler died in 1887.
How old was Isaac Messler at the time of death?
Isaac Messler was about 81 years old.
Where is Isaac Messler buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Isaac's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Isaac Messler was born?
Thomas Jefferson was president of the United States when Isaac was born.
Who was president when Isaac Messler died?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Isaac died.
What major events happened during Isaac Messler's lifetime?
During Isaac's lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 6); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 40); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 57); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 63); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 80).
Which U.S. censuses would include Isaac Messler?
Federal censuses taken during Isaac's lifetime and now public: 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.
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1806
Death
1887
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